Base Directions - Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Directions to Airbase
Gate 11 access via northbound A38, signposted to
‘Royal Mail Sorting Office’
For GPS use: BS34 7ST
A38—please ensure
you are in the northbound lane
Directions to GATE 11:
The closest available postcode is to the Royal Mail Sorting Office - BS34 7ST which is opposite Gate 11. Please wait for a member of
GWAAC to escort you across the airfield. Because this is a rapid response unit it is of paramount importance that you obey the one-way
system in place, which is highlighted on the map above.
From the A38, Gloucester Road North you need to get on to the northbound carriageway, heading towards Junction 16 of the M5. As you
approach the flyover, (with the airfield on your left), get into the slip road on your left-hand side, (alongside the flyover). As you drive
past the bus stop, at the back of the Airport Fire Station, turn left into the side turning, just before you reach the Royal Mail Sorting
Office. Pull up on the left of this side turning, close to the sliding access gate, by the large portacabin, on the Fire Station forecourt.
Key Contacts:
GWAAC HQ—28 Gloucester Road North, BS7 0SJ, tel: 0117 9699344
Airbase General Phone line: 0117 9315 885
Risks:
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The heli-lift and floor could be a trip hazard and visitors must stick to the clearly signed grey path to avoid trip hazards
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At any given time the helicopter could land/take off and all visitors need to be at least 30m away from the helicopter when the
rotors are turning. Please be aware of the need to vacate the area quickly in the event of an emergency
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The rotor-blades of the helicopter could cause serious injury and visitors should ensure a safe distance is kept from the blades.
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The hangar doors move and visitors should not stand near or attempt to move the doors as they could cause injury.
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The Rapid Response Vehicles will enter/leave the hanger at high speed. Please do not stand by the hanger doors and be aware of
the need to vacate quickly
GREAT WESTERN AIR AMBULANCE
REGULAR VISIT BRIEF
Thank you very much for booking to visit our base on our regular visit. Please see below for important information .
Once you have arrived please contact your charity representative who should be waiting at the gate and/or mobile telephone
number will be provided in advance.
If you have any problem contacting them please call our operational base on 0117 9315 885.
General Information
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Our emergency service is in operation 7 days a week and therefore there could be occasions when the crew and helicopter/rapid response vehicle are not on base.
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Please arrive promptly for 14.00; the representative of the charity will only wait until 14.10 for any late arrivals. After
this time you will be unable to enter the base.
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The Saturday base visit is a regular occurrence and multiple people are expected to attend at the same time.
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There is approximately a mile from the entrance gate to the helicopter hangar so it is advisable to bring your own car/
transport.
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If it is not possible please inform the charity beforehand and we will organise transport.
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Please note that our HQ in Filton is only open office hours, Mon-Fri and therefore will be closed during your visit.
There are several hazards that you need to be made aware of as it is a working base:

The heli-lift could be a trip hazard and visitors should steer clear of it.

At any given time the helicopter could land/take off and all visitors need to be at least 30m away from the helicopter
when the rotors are turning. The charity representative will ensure you are kept in a safe area.

The rotor-blades of the helicopter could cause a serious injury and visitors should ensure a safe distance is kept from
the blades.
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The hangar doors move and visitors should not stand near or attempt to move the doors as they could cause injury.
Thank you very much for your support.
We look forward to seeing you.
The GWAAC Team